Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Sonata | Kia Rondo | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
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Wheelbase | 2,804 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 4,547 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,864 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,475 kg | 1,512 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 60 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 1,057 mm | 964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 970 mm | -66 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 892 mm | -892 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,024 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 795 mm | -795 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,814 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 462 L | 184 L | 278 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.3 | 898 L | -881.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 2,095 L | 14.3 |
2015 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata.
2008 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tall large people can sit in the second row with more comfort as they can in the front seats of our Honda Civic or Sebring convertible. Third row is not bad for short trips for adults and children would be good for longer trips. see full Kia Rondo review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Passengers can be comfortable.Also cup holders,good seat belts. see full Kia Rondo review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We have enough room for our two kids and the dog in addition to the cargo space for luggage or groceries. see full Kia Rondo review |
2008 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It is difficult to find a comfortable driving position in the manual seat because the seat tilts forward as it lifts up. Lumbar support is poor an the steering wheel is too far away. see full Kia Rondo review |